Supplier Quality Engineer

STS Technical Services is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to support advanced manufacturing and supplier quality initiatives in Troy, Michigan
. This role focuses on Advanced Product Quality Planning execution and direct supplier engagement across a global supply base.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead the execution of APQP processes while ensuring supplier compliance with Company quality standards. This role requires a proactive, hands‑on approach to identifying risk, resolving quality issues, and strengthening supplier performance across launch, production, and change implementation phases.

You will work cross‑functionally to drive corrective actions, verify on‑site implementation, and ensure quality plans protect both Company and customer requirements.

• Execute the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for assigned suppliers
• Review program progress against milestones and identify and mitigate risks
• Ensure supplier compliance with APQP deliverables including PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, and Run at Rate verification
• Conduct program reviews, track achievements, and elevate issues as appropriate
• Ensure the supply base adheres to Company quality and manufacturing standards
• Identify and react to out‑of‑standard conditions and work cross‑functionally to resolve issues
• Provide technical support and continuous improvement guidance to suppliers during launch and ongoing production
• Travel to supplier manufacturing sites to verify robust quality plans and corrective actions
• Verify on‑site implementation of corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are shared across applicable suppliers
• Escalate issues across functions and engage senior leadership when required to drive results
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including public charging support

• Bachelor’s degree with a technical focus such as Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality or Engineering within automotive production or EV charger related products
• Experience with circuit board manufacturing or other electrical components
• Proficient in print reading, part measurement, and gage design and function
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, equipment, and facilities
• Knowledge of probability, statistical quality control, and design of experiments
• Ability to investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment to develop solutions
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to collaborate across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and professional judgment
• Ability to work effectively from remote locations including supplier sites, Company facilities, and home offices

• Ability to travel up to 40–50 percent to supplier manufacturing sites
• Suppliers are primarily located in Asia including Taiwan, China, and Thailand
• This role is categorized as hybrid or remote, with hybrid candidates expected to report to a designated location at least three times per week, or as directed by management
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship requirements

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group. We are a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with leading organizations across aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. Our teams connect skilled professionals with long‑term, career‑building opportunities nationwide.